As expected.
The reaction of the Guanlong Family was just as he had expected.
Li Ersheng won because he would ally with these aristocratic families, and Yang Guang lost because he was fighting against these powerful officials.
Because they were the backbone of the world.
After all, this was a feudal dynasty that ruled the world for the scholar-bureaucrats.
"I ask you, your families are rich and you hold great power. Have you ever been blinded by greed?”
Li Xuan smiled coldly from the bottom of his heart. As he looked at the civil officials and strategists kneeling on the ground, he hated them even more. He hated these scholar-bureaucrats who only knew how to extort the people.
Throughout the ages, the downfall of any dynasty was due to the decay of these people.
The country seemed to be in the hands of the emperor, but it was actually controlled by this group of scholars.
The censor supervised the emperor, and the censor taught the three obedience and four virtues. The emperor, who seemed to have unlimited power, was equivalent to a fish on the table. If he was not careful, he would be slaughtered.
"Your Majesty…"
"How many years has it been since Emperor Yang's body was buried?”
Li Xuan slammed his fist on the table and said angrily,""Ever since the Xia and Shang Dynasties, and even the previous dynasty, as scholar-bureaucrats, you have been scheming and fighting for power all the time. This is because you know very well that since ancient times, most of the officials with pure hearts have been killed. Now that you're in the Great Tang, do you still want to do this?”
His voice was like a roaring bell, echoing in the huge hall.
"You keep shouting long live His Majesty, but I think the one who should really live long live should be you.”
Li Xuan was furious as though he had lost control. He pointed at everyone angrily."Defending the country is something that every man in the Tang army should consider. What you are thinking about is the people's livelihood, the people of the world. When the people of the Great Tang can live like your clans, then we can stop. Otherwise, it will be a waste of time!”
This time.
No one dared to make a sound anymore. They lay on the ground, wishing that their heads could be buried in the ground.
"You are the parents of the Tang Empire who were personally appointed by me, but you actually said that the commoners are blinded by greed because they have money. Do you feel guilty at all…"
The sneer on Li Xuan's face turned colder as he continued,""If anyone thinks that the Great Tang cannot rule the world without you, you can resign and I will let bygones be bygones. However, if you remain in a high position and do not think for the people, I will not forgive you and punish you for treason!”
“……”
The ministers lying on the ground all raised their heads and looked at each other.
They were completely dumbfounded by Li Jiancheng. Was this still the benevolent Crown Prince?
Li Xuan didn't even look at the aristocrats as he said coldly,""All the generals in the court stay behind. The rest of you, retreat!”
"This…"
Some of the civil officials who had wanted to speak swallowed their words. Helplessly, they hung their heads and left Taiji Palace like zombies.
The sky was already bright. The court session had taken less than two hours. This was probably the shortest time.
"Lord Pei, I'm afraid you've been wronged for not being able to seek justice today?”
After leaving the palace, Du Ruhui laughed mockingly and looked up at the bright sun in the sky."Sigh, ministers, the days ahead will not be easy!”
" Since yesterday, His Majesty's temperament has changed greatly. Fellow colleagues, the previous Crown Prince…"
"Lord Li, have you forgotten that whoever sits on the throne will have a huge change in temperament? His Majesty is also a human, so he is naturally not immune to it…"
"You're still young after all. You're still ruling the country with ambition…"
The group began to group up. After all, Li Xuan had completely touched their cheese this time. It wasn't the time for a factional struggle.
Li Xuan wanted to change the mindset of the entire feudal dynasty with his own strength. It was as easy as ascending to the heavens.
On the road leading out of the Imperial City, everyone was whispering to each other, making irresponsible remarks, pointing at each other, their faces full of anger and bitter smiles.
However…
At this moment, in Taiji Palace.
Feng Li, Xue Wanche, Xie Shufang, Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Li Jing, Li Xiaogong, Duan Zhihong, Chai Shao, Qu Tutong, Zhang Gongjin, and the other famous generals stood side by side.
Zhao Yun and Li Yuanba were the closest to the throne, forming a strange scene.
" Now that the palace has changed, I believe that Jie Li Khan has already received the news. I'm afraid that it won't be long before his troops arrive at Chang 'an. My dear ministers, do you have any suggestions? Please tell me."”
Li Xuan was much gentler toward them.
It was not that he was afraid, but he needed these people to stabilize the country.
"Your Majesty…"
Li Xiaogong stood up for the first time and said with a solemn expression,"What Lord Fang said just now, I think we should consider it carefully. After yesterday's battle, the Great Tang has suffered countless casualties, and it no longer has any army to use. Moreover, the Great Tang and Jieli Khan have already reached an agreement, so he shouldn't be going against the treaty…"
"Lord Li, you're really free from worries?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Li snorted coldly and said angrily,"The Xiongnu are a bunch of old thieves. When did they ever abide by the treaty? His Majesty asked you to come up with an idea. If you don't want to come up with an idea, then so be it.”
"Forget it!"
Li Xuan couldn't be bothered to listen to such arguments. He didn't need factions that kept each other in check."Since the generals have no good plan, I will give the order. Li Jing, Cheng Yaojin, come forward and listen to the decree!"
"I'm here!"
"I order you to be the Grand Marshal of the Western Expedition and Cheng Yaojin to be the Vice Marshal. I order the two of you to gather tens of thousands of troops within half a month and set up an ambush in Jingzhou!”
Li Er said without hesitation. The entire court was shocked, especially Li Jing, who was flabbergasted. However, in the end, he quickly responded,"General's decree!"
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